Restoring What Matters: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

When the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Jacksonville Branch needed rust removed and the finish restored on its stainless steel security bollards — along with seven flagpoles showing corrosion damage — they contacted Advanced Laser Restoration. ALR's corporate office coordinated the response, reaching out to several franchisees to confirm availability and mobilize quickly. Joe McCumber, the ALR owner-operator from Anderson, South Carolina, answered the call and made the drive to Jacksonville, Florida on a Sunday evening. Monday morning, ALR CEO Greg Price met Joe on site. After clearing the facility's security check, the team performed an on-site laser cleaning demonstration for the client and received approval to proceed that same morning. Joe then executed the project Monday through Friday, carefully removing corrosion and refinishing every bollard and flagpole to completion using laser cleaning's precise, chemical-free process. From first contact to finished project was less than two weeks. This project is a clear example of how ALR's corporate team supports its franchisees: sourcing and securing opportunities, coordinating logistics, and standing beside operators on site — while the franchisee delivers the work backed by proper training and safety guidelines. ALR corporate also assisted Joe with quoting the project and collecting payment. It is a testament to the trust ALR is earning in the industry: organizations can contact us with confidence, and our network can execute on time and to standard.